Once you’ve read this quick overview, you can find out more about anxiety by clicking on autistic adults, parents and carers or professionals above. The information on each page has been written specifically for these people.
Why is it so important to address anxiety?
Many autistic children and adults experience anxiety. It can affect a person psychologically and physically.
Constant anxiety can be extremely distressing for autistic people. It can lead to meltdowns, self-harm and depression. Common triggers include noisy environments and the difficulty of social interactions.
It is important to identify what is causing a person’s anxiety and then to take steps to reduce it.
Our guides talks about the different ways to manage anxiety, from keeping a diary, learning relaxation techniques, or using our Brain in Hand app.
This page gives you an overview. For more information, select from the menu above or the guide links below.